Teaching-Focused Post-Doctoral Scholar in Educational Psychology

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete .Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see .This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.POSITION SPECIFICSThe Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education ( ) within the College of Education, invites applications for a Teaching-Focused Post Doctoral (Post Doc) Scholar position with primary responsibilities in teaching in the Educational Psychology program within the areas of Measurement, Statistics, and/or Learning.The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is committed to equal access to employment for all persons ( ). The College of Education at Penn State is committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to its success as a world-class teaching and research institution. The Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education supports this commitment of the College of Education Strategic Plan ( ) and its vision to work collaboratively to transform education systems to promote progressive social change that leads to an equitable society and world, in which all learners, families, schools, workplaces and communities thrive.Key to this vision are values of anti-racism/racial justice, transforming education, learning across the lifespan, systemic understanding and awareness, and global understanding and inclusivity. Therefore, we are seeking candidates whose work has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.This position is a 36-week, post-doctoral appointment in the Educational Psychology program funded for one year with excellent possibility of reappointment and with the possibility of supplemental summer appointments in research and/or teaching.Penn State offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. The College of Education at Penn State is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty members.ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be primarily responsible for teaching residential and online undergraduate and graduate courses in measurement, statistics, and/or learning. Additional responsibilities may include advising master's and doctoral students and providing service to the Department, College, University, and professional organizations or other external agencies.Required QualificationsIn addition to an earned doctorate in Educational Psychology, Quantitative Methods, or a closely related field prior to the appointment start date (Fall 2025), candidates are required to establish evidence or promise of of:effective teaching of undergraduate and/or graduate students in the area of their earned doctorate;commitment to mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students;willingness to develop courses and teach in online environments;commitment to working effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds;commitment to collegiality and collaboration; andcommitment to diversity and equity-related initiatives.This position is not eligible for sponsorship. For questions related to sponsorship please contact Morgan Wolfe atApplication ProcessApplicants must submit (1) cover letter documenting qualifications for the position, (2) current curriculum vitae, and (3) names and contact information of three academic references. Upload all requested documents into the Resume/Cover letter file drop area on the application.Applications received by January 13, 2025, are assured full consideration; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. You may direct questions related to this search to: Dr. Alexandra List, Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education, The Pennsylvania State University [email protected] (814-863-5727).BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.For more detailed information, please visit ourCAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICSPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review .EEO IS THE LAWPenn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

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